Regulatory Lead Specialist

About the role

The Regulatory Lead Specialist is a board governance paralegal role, primarily responsible for developing, reviewing and ensuring production of fund board materials for the board of MFS-sponsored US 1940 Act open and closed end funds, including exchange-traded funds. Additionally, the role includes preparing associated regulatory filings, drafts and updates of fund organizational documents, fund agreements, and other related activities. This position assists fund attorneys in addressing various board matters, filings, and drafting of board materials. The Regulatory Lead Specialist regularly interacts with individuals across departments at MFS, including MFS executives and other senior leadership, in order to liaise on board matters and resolve related issues. This role also communicates frequently with the independent trustees and external counsel to the funds and independent trustees, works on systems deployment at MFS relating to board governance functions, and participates in other special projects.

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